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Learner Note:
Always answer in point form
Make sure you learn your theory on bank reconciliations
Open ended questions do not have one correct answer
REQUIRED
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENIOR SECONDARY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
INFORMATION
1. At the end of the previous month, 31 July 2009 , the following items were reflected in the
Bank Reconciliation Statement:
Favourable balance in the ledger of Happy Traders, R6 325
Favourable balance on the bank statement, R2 575
Outstanding deposit(dated 31 July 2009,R19 700
Outstanding cheques:
No. 001(Dated 12 February 2009), R8 900
No.213 (Dated 1 April 2009), R3 400
No.313 (Dated 28 August 2009), R7 860
Note: Only cheque No.313 appeared on the Bank Statement in August 2009.
3. The following items were reflected on the Bank Statement but not in the journals for
August 2009:
Direct deposit by a debtor, T.Twala, R3 400
Bank charges,R656
Interest on fixed deposit for August (10%p.a) R900
Interest on overdraft for August, R989
Debit order in favour of Safeway insurance Co. R770
Dishonoured cheque on 31 August 2009, originally presented by a debtor, C.Cheat,
R2 600
5. On 31August 2009 the Bank Statement reflected unfavourable balance of R17 087
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENIOR SECONDARY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
INFORMATION:
1. At the end of the previous month, 30 September 2010, the following items
appeared in the Bank Reconciliation Statement:
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4. From the bank reconciliation for September 2010 only the outstanding deposit
of R12 400 and cheque No. 614 appeared on the October Bank Statement.
The R30 000 reflected on the deposit slip, dated 28 September, was never
deposited into the bank account by Joe Cryme. He cannot account for the
whereabouts of the cash.
5. The October Bank Statement reflected bank charges of R1 310 and interest
of R102 on the favourable bank balance.
6. A dishonoured cheque was reflected on the Bank Statement, R1 700. This
was originally received from a debtor in payment of his account.
7. A direct deposit of R5 500 from a tenant was reflected on the Bank
Statement.
8. As internal auditor you also detected that cheque No. 642 for R18 000
appeared on the Bank Statement, but not in the CPJ. The bookkeeper,
Joe Cryme, forged the signatures and used the funds for personal benefit.
9. Cheque No. 633 was reflected in the CPJ as R2 630, but on the Bank
Statement it was reflected as R6 230. The amount on the Bank Statement is
correct.
10. The following items appeared in the October CRJ and CPJ, but not on the
Bank Statement:
No. 652 R3 800 (dated 15 November 2010)
No. 655 R1 300
A deposit of R12 700 for cash sales. [30]
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENIOR SECONDARY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
SECTION C: HOMEWORK
INFORMATION:
You are provided with the last two months Bank Reconciliation Statements of
Umlazi Traders.
Bank Reconciliation Statement of Umlazi Traders on 30 April 2008
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Debit Balance as per Bank Statement 26 650
Outstanding Cheques:
No. 123 (dated 25 November 2007) 285
No. 335 (dated 28 February 2008) 260
No. 438 (dated 15 April 2008) 775
No. 447 (dated 30 April 2008) 2 300
No. 448 (dated 25 June 2008) 5 000
Outstanding Deposits 41 350
Credit Error on Bank Statement 250
Balance as per Bank Account in the General Ledger ?
REQUIRED:
Refer to the Bank Reconciliation Statements of April and May 2008 and answer the questions
that follow:
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1.1 According to the April 2008 Bank Statement, does Umlazi Traders have a
favourable bank balance or an overdraft? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
1.2 Calculate the missing bank balance in the General Ledger of Umlazi
Traders on 30 April 2008. State whether this is a favourable or
unfavourable balance. (6)
1.3 Cheque No 123 does not appear on the May 2008 Bank Reconciliation
Statement. This cheque for commission was not deposited by the payee,
S Smit.
1.3.1 Briefly explain what the problem is with cheque No. 123 (3)
1.3.2 What entries would the bookkeeper have to make during May
2008 to deal with cheque 123. (2)
1.4 Which of the cheques shown as outstanding on the April 2008 Bank
Reconciliation Statement was reflected on the May 2008 Bank
Statement? (Write down only the cheque numbers.) (4)
1.5 The Bank Reconciliation on 30 April 2008 shows the item: Credit Error on
Bank Statement, R 250.
1.5.1 Was this error corrected by the bank during May 2008? Give a
reason for your answer (3)
1.5.2 Give an example of the type of error that the bank could have
made. (3)
1.6 Explain why cheques 335 and 448 appear on both the April and May 2008
Bank Reconciliation Statements. You must provide a different reason for
each cheque (4)
PROBLEM SOLVING
1. 7 As internal auditor of Umlazi Traders, you have noticed that both the April
and May 2008 Bank Reconciliations reflect very large outstanding
deposits. Your investigation into this matter shows that most of these
amounts were in fact received by the cashier before the date on the Bank
Statement.
REQUIRED
List points to include in a report to the Chief Accountant of Umlazi Traders highlighting your
concerns and suggestions on the following points:
1.7.1 What you suspect the cashier is doing illegally which is resulting in
these very large outstanding deposits. (3)
1.7.2 Discuss three internal control measures that could be implemented
within the accounting department to avoid any further problems of
this type occurring. (6)
1.7.3 Discuss two steps that could be taken should your suspicions of
illegal actions by the cashier be confirmed. (4)
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Debit Credit
Debit balance as per bank statement 17 087
Credit outstanding deposit 23 456
Debit outstanding cheques:
No.213 (Dated 1 April 2009) 3 400
No. 555(Dated 23 August 2009) 5 678
No.599 (Dated 31 December2009) 4 999
Credit balance as per Bank account 7 708
31 164 31 164 (10)
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENIOR SECONDARY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
QUESTION 2
CRJ CPJ
Provisional totals 510 000 463 600
# Be alert to 6 200 30 000
R2 630 in CRJ & 102 1 310
R6 230 in CPJ = 5 500 1 700
R3 600 net effect:
18 000
1 mark
Foreign items -1
# 3 600
max -2
Operation if one
521 802 518 210
part correct
(10)
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENIOR SECONDARY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
2.3
BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2010
Debit Credit
Balance as per Bank Statement 40 092
Outstanding cheques:
No. 613 13 400
No. 652 3 800
No. 655 1 300
Outstanding deposits 12 700
Balance as per bank account operation if 34 292
one part correct
52 792 52 792
If 2-column method used without Debit / Credit headings assume
left=Debit and right=Credit
OR single column method OR could start with ledger balance
Balance as per Bank Statement 40 092
Less outstanding cheques: Or brackets or Inspect
may be used treatment of
No. 613 figures to 13 400
No. 652 award marks 3 800
No. 655 if Add/Less 1 300
Add outstanding deposit not reflected 12 700
Balance as per bank account Operation if one part 34 292
correct
- 1 foreign entries max -2 (10)
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2.4.2 Any valid explanation which indicates understanding of the rule of prudence
Excellent explanation = 3 marks; Good = 2 marks; Satisfactory =1; Incorrect =0
Expected response for 3 marks:
The business must regard this transaction in a pessimistic light as there is
no certainty that any amounts will be recovered.
Expected response for 2 marks:
The rule of prudence dictates a conservative approach in reporting profits.
Expected response for 1 mark:
Pessimistic approach
Conservative approach (3)
2.4.3 Any valid explanation mentioning division of duties
Full explanation of one aspect = 3 marks
Good explanation = 3 marks; satisfactory explanation = 2 marks; poor
explanation = 1 mark; incorrect explanation = 0 marks
Any aspects listed / mentioned without explanation = 1 mark each
Expected response for 3 marks:
Joe Cryme is responsible for all the vital activities relating to receipts, deposits
and payments. Duties should be divided amongst employees in the business so
that one employee serves as a check on another.
Expected response for 1 mark each (max 2 if no explanation):
Lack of internal control
OR Lack of division of duties
OR Lack of supervision
OR Signatories on cheques are not acting responsibly (3)
TOTAL MARKS: 30
Learner Note: From the above you can see the importance of understanding your concepts
of bank reconciliations. As you attempt the homework, you need to ensure that you are able
to answer the questions in the allocated time frames. If you have problems, you should refer
either to the additional notes or your class teacher.
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